| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $153.61 | 5.116% | $161.4687 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.99 | 7.443% | $170.8236 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.40 | 8.530% | $167.5703 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.90 | 7.619% | $81.6828 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.97 | 13.138% | $13.5426 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.84 | 5.734% | $234.5603 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.84 | 9.247% | $140.7538 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.55 | $970.4021 | $970.39 | $970.35 | $970.50 | |